Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 — Notification, Eligibility & Apply
Result Declaration: 19 Mar 2026
Important Dates
- Registration Opens25 Aug 2025
- Registration Closes21 Oct 2025
- Admit Card Release7 Jan 2026
- Exam Date7 Feb 2026
- Answer Key Release22 Feb 2026
- Result Declaration19 Mar 2026
- Counselling Starts10 Apr 2026
- Exam Concludes15 Feb 2026
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. or equivalent |
| Nationality | Indian / International |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,800 |
| EWS | ₹900 |
| SC / ST | ₹900 |
Selection Process
- 1GATE CBT Exam
- 2COAP Counselling
- 3PSU Shortlisting
Academic Information
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Admission To | M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. at IITs, NITs, IISc |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who organizes GATE 2026?
GATE 2026 is organized by IIT Guwahati on a rotational basis among the seven zonal IITs and IISc Bangalore.
What is the GATE 2026 score validity?
GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of results.
How many papers are there in GATE 2026?
GATE 2026 offers 30 subject papers including a new Energy Science paper. Candidates can appear for up to 2 papers.
What is GATE scoring formula?
GATE uses a normalization formula: S = 350 + (350 × (M - Mq)/(Mt - Mq)) where M is raw marks, Mq is qualifying marks and Mt is mean of top 0.1% marks.
Which PSUs recruit through GATE?
Major PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, GAIL, BARC use GATE scores for direct recruitment of engineers.
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Data Source: IIT Guwahati Official Website
Last Updated: 26 Sept 2026
Compiled from the official notification. Not yet verified by our editors. Always confirm dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply or pay.